GM Profit Rebounds in Quarter February 10, 2021 General Motors Co. said today its fourth-quarter profit rebounded from a year-earlier loss, fueled by results in its home North American market.
Machine Tool Orders Post Strong Gains in December February 8, 2021 Machine tool orders posted strong gains in December on both a monthly and year-over-year basis, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
NAMRC 49: Where Smart Manufacturing and Digitalization Meet January 25, 2021 The North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI | SME) brings together researchers from leading companies, government laboratories, academic institutions and industrial think tanks located around the world for the purpose of advancing the scientific foundation of discrete-parts manufacturing.
NIMS and Edge Factor Provide Free Experiences to Inspire the Future Workforce February 2, 2021 The National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is partnering with Edge Factor this year to inspire students and job-seekers to pursue career pathways in manufacturing and other Skilled Trades.
Manufacturing Cools Slightly in January February 1, 2021 Manufacturing cooled slightly in January but remained at overall strong levels, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Ford Posts Quarterly Loss, Plans to Boost EV Investment February 4, 2021 Ford Motor Co. said today its fourth-quarter loss widened while adding it plans to increase its investment in electric vehicles.
Which Cut is Best, Water or Laser? July 14, 2021 Laser cutting and waterjet cutting: two great technologies that go great together? Or best when they play solo? As ever, the answer is it depends—on what work a shop has coming in the door, what materials are being processed most often, operator skill levels and, ultimately, the available equipment budget.
Making Welding Accessible to All July 16, 2021 With the ongoing shortage of skilled workers and the pickup in the economy, suppliers of welding equipment are finding ways to making welding easier for those working in manufacturing. Automation is the leading technique among many.
Assisting Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers with Industry 4.0/Smart Manufacturing Technology Adoption May 14, 2021 Assisting Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers with Industry 4.0/Smart Manufacturing Technology Adoption
From Lawns to Flight, the Future is Electric May 13, 2021 One of the annoyances of living in the suburbs is the incessant whine of gas-powered lawnmowers and leafblowers—particularly the latter.